CaseIH 485XL vs CaseIH Farmall 40B
Verdict: CaseIH 485XL vs CaseIH Farmall 40B
The CaseIH 485XL and the CaseIH Farmall 40B are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 41 hp. CaseIH Farmall 40B is the lighter machine (1,689 kg vs 2,549 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH 485XL holds more fuel (112.0 L vs 36.0 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH Farmall 40B is the newer design (2012 vs 1985). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.